1981 Heidi standing at Olivers place in Ambler. Photo by Heidi or Rein Dammann
Oliver's combination tool. (running on a slant from top left to lower right) Heidi laid the tools out on the cloth, and Rein took the photo in Ambler 1981. Ole says, it's made out of scrap steel, and has multiple purposes: ordinary chisel, side-cutting chisel, machete, froe and drawknife. Oliver gave an fascinating explanation of how he made it out of an old chain saw bar, and explanations of how he used it for various tasks. This tool is a beautiful demonstration of his handiwork, ingenuity, lifestyle, and more. Heidi says: I wanted a picture of all of Olivers selfmade tools so we put them on a peace of cloth on the snow outside the entance of Olivers cabin. We took a few pictures where we changed the tools around. I have the tool to tan hides with here in Norway. I also have two ulus. One Oliver thought me to make when we where in Ambler and one he thought me to make in Norway. From Heidi's email of 12-7-12
Oliver's cabin at the camp in Norway, with Beverly, Valerie's mother, from Heidi
1966? Ricky and sheefish near our house, Ambler.
2004 ?
Howie on left, Manya jones, Kole Kantner, Seth, Rebecca Jones , The cache has been shortened.
Oliver with Beverly, from Heidi
The picture of the tools on the tabel is taken in Norway in 1999 or 2000, email of 12-7-12
1967 or 68 -Cache built by Richard and Dorene and Gerald